Annexation for Municipalities

Overview

Governments engaged in long-term planning often consider annexation. For political and fiscal reasons, it is a path that is difficult to undertake. However, Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP has significant experience counseling cities and towns through this multi-faceted and complex process. We guide city, county and other municipal government elected officials through a wide-range of matters including:

Fiscal impact (additional revenue, expenses, debt)

Property analysis

Service impact

Streets and roads assessments

Tax abatements

Tax burdens

Utilities impact

Zoning classifications

We work closely with our clients to analyze each community’s impact studies to determine if annexation is a viable option. If the client decides to proceed, our attorneys help them avoid the pitfalls and craft favorable annexation agreements. We consider all issues that may arise including:

Appeals by homeowners

Drafting appropriate ordinances

Fiscal planning

Impact on citizen representation

Public hearings and notices of public hearings

Our knowledgeable attorneys stay current on any developments to Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio statutes, such as the significant changes to Indiana Code 36-4-3. We believe in an innovative, proactive approach to help our clients meet and exceed their goals.